Topic
local
Commodities 30 Tonnes of Meghalaya Pineapples Sold at Delhi Festival, Nearly Double 2025 Volume
The fourth Meghalaya Pineapple Festival in New Delhi sold over 30 tonnes of fresh pineapples, nearly double the 15.4 tonnes in 2025. The festival has driven institutional partnerships with Reliance Fresh, Amazon Karigar, and Blue Tokai, while processed value-added products command prices up to ₹1,500/kg versus ₹22/kg for fresh fruit.
Supply Chain Building Local: How Sourcing Materials from Surroundings Reduces Supply Chain Risk and Embodied Carbon
The construction industry accounts for 34% of global carbon emissions, driven by concrete production and long supply chains. Innovative projects in California and Antarctica demonstrate how local sourcing—from mass timber to modular pods—can reduce embodied carbon, improve resilience, and create affordable housing. For procurement teams, these examples offer a blueprint for nearshoring building materials and mitigating supply chain risks.